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They perform — you vote! Plug in the amps and dust off your best boots: The 2023 CMT Music Award nominations are here, and the list is jam-packed with the best names in country music today.

2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards is gearing up to be another unforgettable night for music. On Tuesday, iHeartMedia revealed the first round of performers joining the lineup for this year's ceremony — and you'll definitely recognize these names. Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Muni Long and Cody Johnson will all take the stage inside the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on March 27.

Thania Garcia Taylor Swift and Pink are set to receive special awards in honor of their impact on pop culture during the 2023 iHeart Radio Awards, airing live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 27. Swift will receive the 2023 iHeartRadio Innovator award in recognition of her decades-long career and artistic influence. In a press release, iHeart cited the pop singer’s in-demand tours and her 2022 top-selling album “Midnights,” noting that lead single “Anti-Hero,” is currently the most-played song across iHeartRadio. Previous recipients of the Innovator award include Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, U2 and Alicia Keys. “Along with her artistic success, Taylor’s generosity and philanthropy have inspired millions,” the release continues. “She’s an advocate for women’s rights and the LGBTQ+ community, using her music and platform to inspire young people to use their voting power.”

Carrie Underwood looked every bit the star as she made her entrance on the red carpet at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles Sunday evening.The 39-year-old songstress donned a pink gown with silver highlights and blue, green and blush tassels forming patterns on the extravagant garment.The Muskogee, Oklahoma native had her wavy dark blonde styled to the side as she donned silver strappy heels on the night she was set to take the stage. The latest: Carrie Underwood, 39, looked every bit the star as she made her entrance on the red carpet at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles Sunday eveningUnderwood was up for two honors at the award show Sunday: She was nominated for favorite female country artist against Lainey Wilson, Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift.The American Idol alum was also up for favorite country album for Denim & Rhinestones.

Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni used the red carpet at the Country Music Awards to reveal they're expecting their first child. The 29-year-old actress, who played Jane Sloan on The Bold Type, showed off her baby bump with her 34-year-old husband on the CMA red carpet at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Neither Stevens nor DiGiovanni have commented on expecting on their verified social media accounts of yet.

Luke Combs won his second Entertainer of the Year honor, and Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson were also double winners at tonight’s 56th annual Country Music Association Awards.

Lookin’ good! Luke Bryan, Dustin Lynch, Brian Kelley and more country crooners showcased their killer style at the 2022 Country Music Association Awards.

Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce and Jessie James Decker wore super bright colors on the red carpet for the 2022 CMT Artists Of The Year!

It’s Gwen Stefani’s first season back on “The Voice” as Blake Shelton’s wife — and she wasted no time going head-to-head with her hubby over an impressive country singer!

Gwen Stefani's first season back on as Blake Shelton's wife — and she wasted no time going head-to-head with her hubby over an impressive country singer!When Jay Allen took the stage to perform Cody Johnson's "'Til You Can't" during Monday's season 22 premiere, the coaches were impressed, but only Blake and Gwen ended up turning their chairs for the singer, leading to a couples showdown.«You've got to pick between these two lovely people who happen to be married to each other,» fellow coach John Legend teased.«Blake, he's taught me so much about country music, and I got to be on two No. 1 country hits with Blake Shelton, which was just the most incredible experience of my life,» Gwen shared. «It made me so joyful to recognize that song when it came in, and to hear your voice on it, it was so beautiful.»«I know music, I've toured the world, and I know how to do this show,» she promised.

Maren Morris and Carrie Underwood turn hards in their stylish looks for the CMT Giants: Vince Gill taping held at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on Monday (September 12) in Nashville, Tenn.

Country music star Lainey Wilson led Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards nominations. This year marks Wilson's first year to be nominated, and she earned nods in six categories, including album of the year, female vocalist of the year and song of the year. Lainey Wilson landed the most CMA Awards nominations.

Carrie Underwood and her family are no doubt celebrating after the nominations for the 56th annual CMA Awards were announced on Wednesday.SEE: Carrie Underwood shares incredible view of endless garden on 400-acre family farmThe Ghost Story singer was among some of the top country music stars who picked up nominations, with Carrie receiving three nods for Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Musical Event of the Year for her duet with Jason Aldean, If I Didn't Love You. WATCH: Carrie Underwood discusses CMAsCarrie has garnered 40 career nods since 2006.

The nominations for the 2022 Country Music Association Awards were just revealed!

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Here’s an awards trajectory you don’t see too often, at least in country music: Lainey Wilson has never even been nominated for the CMA Awards before, but as of Wednesday morning, she’s officially the leading nominee for 2022. Wilson came out ahead with six nominations when the Country Music Association announced the finalists Wednesday morning for its 56th annual awards show. Close behind with five nominations each was a quartet of contenders: Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton and songwriter/producer Shane McAnally. Racking up a four-pack of nods were Cody Johnson and writer-producer Josh Osbourne. Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Hardy and Midland all came up as triple-nominees.

Country star and actress Faith Hill was joined by her on-screen daughter in the Paramount Plus streaming series 1883 to present the final award at the 2022 CMT Music Awards. The 54-year-old Hill and 21-year-old May play Margaret Dutton and Elsa Dutton in the series, a prequel to Paramount Plus' Yellowstone. Hill and May reunited on stage at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville on Monday evening to present the biggest award of the night - Video of the Year, which was won by Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood for If I Didn't Love You.

Country star and actress Faith Hill was joined by her on-screen daughter in the Paramount Plus streaming series 1883 to present the final award at the 2022 CMT Music Awards.The 54-year-old Hill and 21-year-old May play Margaret Dutton and Elsa Dutton in the series, a prequel to Paramount Plus' Yellowstone.Hill and May reunited on stage at theMunicipal Auditorium in Nashville on Monday evening to present the biggest award of the night - Video of the Year, which was won by Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood for If I Didn't Love You. Presenters: Country star and actress Faith Hill was joined by her on-screen daughter in the Paramount Plus streaming series 1883 to present the final award at the 2022 CMT Music AwardsHill - who returned to the CMT Awards for the first time in 12 years on Sunday night - took to the stage in a full-length glittering green gown.She had her hair pulled back in a taut ponytail with silver strand earrings for her appearance on stage.

A big honor! Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood‘s duet “If I Didn’t Love You” took home the top prize fro Video of the Year during the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11.

Chris Willman Music WriterJason Aldean and Carrie Underwood came out on top of “The CMT Music Awards” in the show’s broadcast premiere on CBS, picking up the top honor for video of the year, which was voted upon by fans during the three-hour telecast. The pair also picked up an additional trophy for their song “If I Didn’t Love You,” for collaborative video of the year.Cody Johnson was Monday night’s other two-time winner, picking up male video of the year for “‘Til You Can’t” and an award for a CMT digital performance.Miranda Lambert, who just walked away with an Academy of Country Music Award for entertainer of the year last month, had more reason to celebrate at the CMTs, as she won for female video of the year for “If I Was a Cowboy.” Maddie & Tae were surprise winners for duo/group, for “Woman You Got,” and Parker McCollom claimed breakthrough video with his hit “To Be Loved by You.”The show was co-hosted by actor Anthony Mackie, last-minute draftee Kane Brown and — gamely appearing from her living room and backyard, due to a positive COVID test two days earlier — Kelsea Ballerini.“Seventeen years in the game and this is the first time I’ve ever won video of the year,” said Aldean, who has waited his turn for a major country awards honor, having been passed over plenty of times by the CMAs and ACMs — and even, as he said, CMTs — despite his country superstar status.

A big honor! Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood‘s duet “If I Didn’t Love You” took home the top prize fro Video of the Year during the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11.

2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday. This year's awards show saw some of music's brightest stars — including Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Mickey Guyton and more -- come together for one of country music's biggest nights.While last year's show was held in person, this year's event was also a celebration of a return to normality after last year's hybrid and socially distanced performances at venues across Nashville.Hosted by Anthony Mackie and Kelsea Ballerini, the show was forced to pivot at the last minute when Ballerini announced Monday that she tested positive for COVID-19.While Ballerini performed some of her duties from home, her co-host from 2021's show, Kane Brown, agreed to step in and host the show alongside Mackie.Despite the change in hosts, the night featured some hilarious moments, and a slew of incredible performances from the multitude of A-list entertainers including Brown, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Carly Pearce, The Judds, Keith Urban and Ballerini herself.And CMT’s most decorated artist of all time, Carrie Underwood, delivered a very special all-new performance from the Resorts World Theatre, home of her Las Vegas residency.Here's a look at the most memorable and jaw-dropping musical moments from Monday's big show.A Grand OpeningThis one goes out to all of the wild hearts ❤️